Question

A map of Brasilia has a scale of 1 inch to 5 miles. If the city is 2 7/16 inches across on the map, what is the distance across the actual city? a.) 10 1/2 mi b.) 8 3/16 mi c.) 12 3/16 mi d.) 8 1/4 mi

Answer 1

The answer is c because that is what the website said with the exact same question , I hope you don't need to show your work but the correct answer is c

Answer 2

Answer:

$12\frac{3}{16} \text{inches}$

Step-by-step explanation:

Given : The city is $2 \frac{7}{16}$ inches across on the map

To Find:On the map, what is the distance across the actual city?

Solution:

Distance on map = $2 \frac{7}{16}=\frac{39}{16} inches$

Scale: 1 inch = 5 miles

So, $\frac{39}{16} inches=\frac{39}{16} \times 5$

$\frac{39}{16} inches=\frac{195}{16} =12\frac{3}{16}$

Thus ,the distance across the actual city is $12\frac{3}{16} inches$

So, option C is correct.